Paige Ellis
@paige-ellis.bsky.social
Representing Southwest Austin, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, the Wildflower Center, and surrounding communities. https://linktr.ee/paigeforaustin
Yesterday’s budget keeps Austin focused on what matters most: safety, service, and the people who make both possible. (1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Yesterday’s budget keeps Austin focused on what matters most: safety, service, and the people who make both possible. (1/2)
We just approved a budget that protects the services Austin depends on.
Even in a tight year, we invested $1 million in wildfire mitigation to keep our community safe, added EMS overtime capacity to keep our ambulances fully staffed, and continued support for Parks employees (1/2)
Even in a tight year, we invested $1 million in wildfire mitigation to keep our community safe, added EMS overtime capacity to keep our ambulances fully staffed, and continued support for Parks employees (1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We just approved a budget that protects the services Austin depends on.
Even in a tight year, we invested $1 million in wildfire mitigation to keep our community safe, added EMS overtime capacity to keep our ambulances fully staffed, and continued support for Parks employees (1/2)
Even in a tight year, we invested $1 million in wildfire mitigation to keep our community safe, added EMS overtime capacity to keep our ambulances fully staffed, and continued support for Parks employees (1/2)
Yesterday I had a great conversation with Austin-area realtors at ABoR’s Quarterly Coffee with a Council Member.
We talked about the progress we've made on housing, including HOME Phase 2, Site Plan Lite, and the single-stair ordinance, (1/2)
We talked about the progress we've made on housing, including HOME Phase 2, Site Plan Lite, and the single-stair ordinance, (1/2)
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yesterday I had a great conversation with Austin-area realtors at ABoR’s Quarterly Coffee with a Council Member.
We talked about the progress we've made on housing, including HOME Phase 2, Site Plan Lite, and the single-stair ordinance, (1/2)
We talked about the progress we've made on housing, including HOME Phase 2, Site Plan Lite, and the single-stair ordinance, (1/2)
Wildfires could affect all of us and we need your input!
Join the Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition for a virtual public meeting this evening Nov. 19 at 6 PM to help shape the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
RSVP: swca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Take the survey: publicinput.com/cwpp
Join the Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition for a virtual public meeting this evening Nov. 19 at 6 PM to help shape the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
RSVP: swca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Take the survey: publicinput.com/cwpp
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Wildfires could affect all of us and we need your input!
Join the Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition for a virtual public meeting this evening Nov. 19 at 6 PM to help shape the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
RSVP: swca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Take the survey: publicinput.com/cwpp
Join the Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition for a virtual public meeting this evening Nov. 19 at 6 PM to help shape the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
RSVP: swca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Take the survey: publicinput.com/cwpp
I had a great time at the BBQ cook-off fundraiser at VFW Post 4443 this weekend as a judge for the ribs competition.
Thanks for having me and to everyone who came out to support our local veterans!
Thanks for having me and to everyone who came out to support our local veterans!
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I had a great time at the BBQ cook-off fundraiser at VFW Post 4443 this weekend as a judge for the ribs competition.
Thanks for having me and to everyone who came out to support our local veterans!
Thanks for having me and to everyone who came out to support our local veterans!
What a beautiful Saturday to celebrate a huge milestone for Austin - the new Mile Zero Trailhead at the Violet Crown Trail in Zilker Park is officially open!
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
What a beautiful Saturday to celebrate a huge milestone for Austin - the new Mile Zero Trailhead at the Violet Crown Trail in Zilker Park is officially open!
Yesterday we recognized Laura Dierenfield, who is moving on to her next chapter after more than a decade transforming Austin's streets as our Active Transportation & Street Design division manager.
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Yesterday we recognized Laura Dierenfield, who is moving on to her next chapter after more than a decade transforming Austin's streets as our Active Transportation & Street Design division manager.
It was a pleasure speaking with participants in the CityWorks Academy last night.
This program gives residents a closer look at how city decisions are made and how our departments work together to keep Austin running.
This program gives residents a closer look at how city decisions are made and how our departments work together to keep Austin running.
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It was a pleasure speaking with participants in the CityWorks Academy last night.
This program gives residents a closer look at how city decisions are made and how our departments work together to keep Austin running.
This program gives residents a closer look at how city decisions are made and how our departments work together to keep Austin running.
It was an honor to join today’s Veterans Day Parade and Celebration at the Texas State Capitol.
Today we recognize the service and sacrifice of all who have served, and it was great seeing our veterans celebrated and appreciated by the Austin community.
Today we recognize the service and sacrifice of all who have served, and it was great seeing our veterans celebrated and appreciated by the Austin community.
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It was an honor to join today’s Veterans Day Parade and Celebration at the Texas State Capitol.
Today we recognize the service and sacrifice of all who have served, and it was great seeing our veterans celebrated and appreciated by the Austin community.
Today we recognize the service and sacrifice of all who have served, and it was great seeing our veterans celebrated and appreciated by the Austin community.
This morning I had the honor of presenting the City's Veterans Day proclamation to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Thank you to all who have served for your dedication and the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country.
Thank you to all who have served for your dedication and the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country.
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This morning I had the honor of presenting the City's Veterans Day proclamation to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Thank you to all who have served for your dedication and the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country.
Thank you to all who have served for your dedication and the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country.
On Election Day I gave a District 8 Girl Scouts troop a behind-the-scenes tour of City Hall & shared how our local government works.
They loved exploring the building especially seeing
Council Chambers & our office & even saw democracy in action with voters casting their ballots!
They loved exploring the building especially seeing
Council Chambers & our office & even saw democracy in action with voters casting their ballots!
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On Election Day I gave a District 8 Girl Scouts troop a behind-the-scenes tour of City Hall & shared how our local government works.
They loved exploring the building especially seeing
Council Chambers & our office & even saw democracy in action with voters casting their ballots!
They loved exploring the building especially seeing
Council Chambers & our office & even saw democracy in action with voters casting their ballots!
They’re cute and they’ve got an important job: taking care of our parks! 🐐
If you’re out on the Johnson Creek Trailhead, you may see goats at work clearing out overgrown vegetation, poison ivy, and other invasive plants. This is called conservation grazing.
If you’re out on the Johnson Creek Trailhead, you may see goats at work clearing out overgrown vegetation, poison ivy, and other invasive plants. This is called conservation grazing.
November 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
They’re cute and they’ve got an important job: taking care of our parks! 🐐
If you’re out on the Johnson Creek Trailhead, you may see goats at work clearing out overgrown vegetation, poison ivy, and other invasive plants. This is called conservation grazing.
If you’re out on the Johnson Creek Trailhead, you may see goats at work clearing out overgrown vegetation, poison ivy, and other invasive plants. This is called conservation grazing.
Today, the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department, and Texas Parks and Wildlife released about 2,000 sterile grass carp into Lake Austin to help manage hydrilla — a fast-growing invasive plant that’s been spreading quickly across the lake.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Today, the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department, and Texas Parks and Wildlife released about 2,000 sterile grass carp into Lake Austin to help manage hydrilla — a fast-growing invasive plant that’s been spreading quickly across the lake.
Creating defensible space, clearing dry vegetation, and keeping a Go Kit ready can help protect your home and loved ones during fire danger.
More resources are available at atxwildfirehub.com
More resources are available at atxwildfirehub.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Creating defensible space, clearing dry vegetation, and keeping a Go Kit ready can help protect your home and loved ones during fire danger.
More resources are available at atxwildfirehub.com
More resources are available at atxwildfirehub.com
Saturday was It's My Park Day, & I joined Zilker 351 to help complete a microforest project at Zilker Park.
Zilker 351 and the Austin Parks Foundation planted 140 native trees and saplings in this area that was previously overrun with invasive species. (1/2)
Zilker 351 and the Austin Parks Foundation planted 140 native trees and saplings in this area that was previously overrun with invasive species. (1/2)
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Saturday was It's My Park Day, & I joined Zilker 351 to help complete a microforest project at Zilker Park.
Zilker 351 and the Austin Parks Foundation planted 140 native trees and saplings in this area that was previously overrun with invasive species. (1/2)
Zilker 351 and the Austin Parks Foundation planted 140 native trees and saplings in this area that was previously overrun with invasive species. (1/2)
As wildfire risk is currently elevated in our community, taking these small steps around your home can make a big difference in staying prepared.
Learn more by visiting atxwildfirehub.com
Learn more by visiting atxwildfirehub.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As wildfire risk is currently elevated in our community, taking these small steps around your home can make a big difference in staying prepared.
Learn more by visiting atxwildfirehub.com
Learn more by visiting atxwildfirehub.com
Wildfire danger is currently higher across Central Texas.
Prevent accidental sparks:
🚗 Avoid parking or driving on dry grass.
🚭 Never toss cigarette butts from your car.
🔗 Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks.
🍔 Cook only on hard surfaces & avoid windy days with charcoal or smokers.
Prevent accidental sparks:
🚗 Avoid parking or driving on dry grass.
🚭 Never toss cigarette butts from your car.
🔗 Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks.
🍔 Cook only on hard surfaces & avoid windy days with charcoal or smokers.
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Wildfire danger is currently higher across Central Texas.
Prevent accidental sparks:
🚗 Avoid parking or driving on dry grass.
🚭 Never toss cigarette butts from your car.
🔗 Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks.
🍔 Cook only on hard surfaces & avoid windy days with charcoal or smokers.
Prevent accidental sparks:
🚗 Avoid parking or driving on dry grass.
🚭 Never toss cigarette butts from your car.
🔗 Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks.
🍔 Cook only on hard surfaces & avoid windy days with charcoal or smokers.
The Austin Fire Department offers free programs to help keep your home and family safe year-round!
Free Smoke Alarms & Home Safety Assessments : www.austintexas.gov/department/f...
Free Smoke Alarms & Home Safety Assessments : www.austintexas.gov/department/f...
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Austin Fire Department offers free programs to help keep your home and family safe year-round!
Free Smoke Alarms & Home Safety Assessments : www.austintexas.gov/department/f...
Free Smoke Alarms & Home Safety Assessments : www.austintexas.gov/department/f...
Extended hours on Halloween 🎃 with @capmetroatx.bsky.social, MetroRapids 801 & 803 are running until midnight; the Red Line is running until 2:30 am; and the Night Owl bus routes are running until 3am!
See all route information here:
www.capmetro.org/alerts/Activ...
See all route information here:
www.capmetro.org/alerts/Activ...
CapMetro Halloween Service
We are extending CapMetro Rail service hours for Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 until 2:30 a.m. (Saturday morning).
www.capmetro.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Extended hours on Halloween 🎃 with @capmetroatx.bsky.social, MetroRapids 801 & 803 are running until midnight; the Red Line is running until 2:30 am; and the Night Owl bus routes are running until 3am!
See all route information here:
www.capmetro.org/alerts/Activ...
See all route information here:
www.capmetro.org/alerts/Activ...
Wildfire risk is high right now, make sure you’re registered for emergency alerts.🚨
Warn Central Texas is our region’s free regional emergency alert system that sends real-time notifications about wildfires, evacuations, severe weather, and more.
warncentraltexas.org
Warn Central Texas is our region’s free regional emergency alert system that sends real-time notifications about wildfires, evacuations, severe weather, and more.
warncentraltexas.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Wildfire risk is high right now, make sure you’re registered for emergency alerts.🚨
Warn Central Texas is our region’s free regional emergency alert system that sends real-time notifications about wildfires, evacuations, severe weather, and more.
warncentraltexas.org
Warn Central Texas is our region’s free regional emergency alert system that sends real-time notifications about wildfires, evacuations, severe weather, and more.
warncentraltexas.org
I visited @mealsonwheelsus.bsky.social Central Texas to see the great work being done to support older adults in our region firsthand.
I had the pleasure of delivering meals to our District 8 neighbors and learning more about their many programs. (1/3)
I had the pleasure of delivering meals to our District 8 neighbors and learning more about their many programs. (1/3)
October 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I visited @mealsonwheelsus.bsky.social Central Texas to see the great work being done to support older adults in our region firsthand.
I had the pleasure of delivering meals to our District 8 neighbors and learning more about their many programs. (1/3)
I had the pleasure of delivering meals to our District 8 neighbors and learning more about their many programs. (1/3)
We had a great tour of the ACL Festival grounds at Zilker Park in District 8, led by Emmett Beliveau of C3 and joined by Colin Wallis from the Austin Parks Foundation and our public safety teams.
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We had a great tour of the ACL Festival grounds at Zilker Park in District 8, led by Emmett Beliveau of C3 and joined by Colin Wallis from the Austin Parks Foundation and our public safety teams.
Whether you’re near parks, green spaces, or busy streets, fire danger can spread fast, and it’s up to all of us to help prevent it.
Wildfires can start in seconds, but prevention begins with simple, everyday choices.
Wildfires can start in seconds, but prevention begins with simple, everyday choices.
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Whether you’re near parks, green spaces, or busy streets, fire danger can spread fast, and it’s up to all of us to help prevent it.
Wildfires can start in seconds, but prevention begins with simple, everyday choices.
Wildfires can start in seconds, but prevention begins with simple, everyday choices.
Austin is working to improve how people move around Central Texas and your input can help guide the process.
Austin Transportation & Public Works is hosting focus groups to learn what’s needed to make travel safer and more reliable.
Learn more:
survey.zohopublic.com/zs/BBDtzO
Austin Transportation & Public Works is hosting focus groups to learn what’s needed to make travel safer and more reliable.
Learn more:
survey.zohopublic.com/zs/BBDtzO
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Austin is working to improve how people move around Central Texas and your input can help guide the process.
Austin Transportation & Public Works is hosting focus groups to learn what’s needed to make travel safer and more reliable.
Learn more:
survey.zohopublic.com/zs/BBDtzO
Austin Transportation & Public Works is hosting focus groups to learn what’s needed to make travel safer and more reliable.
Learn more:
survey.zohopublic.com/zs/BBDtzO
The Roots & Wings Festival returns this fall for its 8th annual celebration of Austin’s natural world! 🌳🦋
In District 8, look for fun events at Zilker Botanical Garden (where I was able to see these gorgeous butterflies), the Austin Nature & Science Center, & the Violet Crown Trail at Gaines Creek!
In District 8, look for fun events at Zilker Botanical Garden (where I was able to see these gorgeous butterflies), the Austin Nature & Science Center, & the Violet Crown Trail at Gaines Creek!
October 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Roots & Wings Festival returns this fall for its 8th annual celebration of Austin’s natural world! 🌳🦋
In District 8, look for fun events at Zilker Botanical Garden (where I was able to see these gorgeous butterflies), the Austin Nature & Science Center, & the Violet Crown Trail at Gaines Creek!
In District 8, look for fun events at Zilker Botanical Garden (where I was able to see these gorgeous butterflies), the Austin Nature & Science Center, & the Violet Crown Trail at Gaines Creek!